Ripple Rotorua is conveniently located near Skyline Rotorua, just a short walk from the gondola luge rides, Rotorua Canopy Tours, Mitai Maori Village, and Zorb, making it an ideal base for exploring the area's attractions. The motel has received very good user ratings for cleanliness and an excellent rating for its location. The motel offers a range of room types, including some with patios and spa baths. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities and activities, such as a heated pool with a spa pool, mini golf, a hot tub, a children's playground, a volleyball court, a games room, a restaurant, and a bar.
8.7 2277 reviews
Rotorua
24/07 – 26/07
SG$183/nighttotal: SG$366 (2 )
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
1 4
motel , Rotorua
Silver Fern Rotorua is conveniently located near the Rotorua Golf Club, just a short drive from the Polynesian Spa and Mitai Maori Village. This accommodation consistently receives excellent ratings for cleanliness, location, and overall guest experience. The motel features a variety of rooms with modern amenities, including kitchenettes or kitchens with a microwave and refrigerator, cable TV, DVD players, and free parking. Guests can enjoy a range of facilities on-site, such as a hot tub, day spa, sunny terrace, and barbecue area, as well as free bike rentals for exploring the surrounding area.
9.4 212 reviews
Rotorua
27/06 – 04/07
SG$155/nighttotal: SG$1085 (7 )
Avero
1 1
motel , Rotorua
This 4-star motel in Rotorua offers complimentary WiFi and private parking, with guest rooms featuring air conditioning, a seating area, and a well-equipped kitchen including a fridge and microwave. Guests can enjoy the garden, a hot tub, and patios with garden views, while the motel is conveniently located for accessing Rotorua's geothermal and cultural attractions.
10 4 reviews
Rotorua
09/07 – 12/07
SG$254/nighttotal: SG$762 (3 )
Avero
1 3
motel
This motel is located in the Parc Fenton district, offering easy walking access to Rotorua attractions, including Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village and Rotorua Golf Club, both a 10-minute walk away, and Te Puia and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, both within a 15-minute walk. Guests can take advantage of on-site laundry facilities, tourist assistance, ticket purchase services, complimentary parking, and rooms equipped with a fridge, microwave, and air conditioning.
9.2 827 reviews
Rotorua
26/07 – 05/08
SG$244/nighttotal: SG$2440 (10 )
Stay 280 & Stay 284 Rotorua - Refurbished Modern Accommodation
2 4
motel , Rotorua
This Rotorua motel enjoys a central location, a 20-minute walk (1.6km) from Government Gardens and a 25-minute walk (2km) from Rotorua's lakefront and Eat Street. Offering studios and one- and two-bedroom units with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, spa, and on-site restaurant, this family-friendly lodging also provides convenient access to a supermarket (2-minute drive).
8.6 898 reviews
Rotorua
09/07 – 11/07
SG$379/nighttotal: SG$758 (2 )
Thermal Oak Motel
2 5
motel , Rotorua
Thermal Oak Motel is conveniently located in Rotorua, just a 10-minute walk from the city centre and a short drive from the airport, offering a peaceful setting close to the action. It has received very good user ratings, with excellent marks for location and cleanliness. The motel offers a variety of rooms, from studios to three-bedroom apartments, all with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy a dip in the swimming pool, relax in the spa, or prepare their own meals in the fully equipped kitchenettes.
8.6 1485 reviews
Rotorua
09/07 – 11/07
SG$441/nighttotal: SG$882 (2 )
Lake Lodge Motel Rotorua
2 5
motel , Rotorua
Lake Lodge Motel is conveniently located in Rotorua, just a short walk from Eat Street and the city centre, offering easy access to the Polynesian Spa and other attractions. It consistently receives excellent ratings for cleanliness, location, and overall guest satisfaction. The motel provides self-contained apartments with views of Lake Rotorua, each featuring a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable seating area, and a private balcony or terrace. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, take advantage of the tour desk to arrange activities like fishing trips or Zorb adventures, and make use of the laundry facilities and free parking on site.
8.3 2688 reviews
Rotorua
16/08 – 17/08
SG$257/nightfor 1 night
Pure Motel
2 6
motel , Rotorua
PURE Motel & Pure Guest House is located 5 km from Rotorua's city centre and 15 km from Rotorua Airport, making it a convenient base for exploring the city and surrounding natural attractions. The motel has received very good ratings for location, cleanliness and overall satisfaction from previous guests. Each studio unit comes equipped with a fridge, microwave, and flat-screen TV, providing comfort and convenience. Guests can also enjoy free parking, free Wi-Fi, spa baths, a garden, a terrace, and room service.
8.3 1249 reviews
Rotorua
09/07 – 11/07
SG$385/nighttotal: SG$770 (2 )
Malones Spa Motel
3 6
motel , Rotorua
Malones Motel enjoys a convenient location a short drive (approx. 3km) from central Rotorua, close to Whakarewarewa Thermal Village and Te Puia, with Rotorua International Airport also easily accessible. This family-friendly motel offers self-catering apartments with kitchenettes, a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa, and room service, plus free Wi-Fi and on-site parking; a tour desk assists with local activity bookings.
8.5 3495 reviews
Rotorua
28/06 – 26/07
SG$223/nighttotal: SG$6244 (28 )
Bk's Rotorua Motor Lodge
1 1
motel , Rotorua
BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge is located in a quiet street in the town centre, just a short walk from restaurants, a shopping mall and less than a mile from Lake Rotorua and Motutara Golf Course. The lodge has received excellent ratings for its location and cleanliness, with guests praising its peaceful setting and convenient access to attractions. The lodge offers comfortable rooms with recliner armchairs and satellite TV, as well as in-room kitchens with microwaves. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including free Wi-Fi, free parking, a spa bath, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant.
8.3 184 reviews
Rotorua
04/07 – 05/07
SG$190/nightfor 1 night
Pohutu Lodge Hotel
1 4
motel , Rotorua
Pohutu Lodge Hotel is a motel located in Rotorua, offering convenient access to local attractions and amenities. This accommodation provides complimentary Wi-Fi, free on-site parking, and an on-site ticket service, with some rooms featuring air conditioning and televisions.
9.1 1540 reviews
Rotorua
16/12 – 18/12
SG$250/nighttotal: SG$500 (2 )
Arista Of Rotorua
1 6
motel , Rotorua
Arista of Rotorua is a 20-minute walk from the Polynesian Spa and a 5-minute drive from the centre of Rotorua, offering a peaceful location close to the town's attractions. This motel has received excellent ratings for location, cleanliness and user experience. The accommodation comprises spacious studios with private hot tubs and patios. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a spa, a playground, unlimited Wi-Fi, and a tour desk for booking local activities.
Best Rotorua motels with breakfast
Among the 67 motels in Rotorua, here are the 1 best motels with breakfast
8.5 3313 reviews
Rotorua
02/07 – 04/07
SG$183/nighttotal: SG$366 (2 )
Asure Rotorua International Motor Inn
1 2
motel , Rotorua
ASURE Rotorua International Motor Inn is located 5 kilometres from Rotorua International Stadium, 8.4 kilometres from Paradise Valley Springs, and 18 kilometres from the Buried Village, offering a peaceful retreat just outside the city centre. The accommodation enjoys very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The motel offers a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, a fitness centre, a sauna, and a restaurant with a terrace. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking, and room service, as well as access to a tour desk and luggage storage.
Top Family-Friendly Motels in Rotorua
8.1 757 reviews
Rotorua
27/06 – 28/06
SG$83/nightfor 1 night
Fernleaf Motel
1 2
motel , Rotorua
This smoke-free motel is conveniently located in Victoria, just 1.5 kilometres from Rotorua Central Mall and the Polynesian Spa. It has received very good ratings from previous guests. The motel has a range of facilities including a swimming pool, a spa, a sauna, a garden, and a restaurant. Guests can also enjoy free parking and WiFi in public areas.
8.7 2967 reviews
Rotorua
13/08 – 16/08
SG$144/nighttotal: SG$432 (3 )
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
1 3
motel , Rotorua
The Alpin Motel & Conference Centre is situated in Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, 1.1km from the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and within walking distance of Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village and Te Puia. This Rotorua motel offers 40 air-conditioned rooms, each with a private spa bath, LCD television, kitchenette (fridge, microwave, stovetop), plus on-site amenities including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, bar, and free parking; conference facilities are also available.
Rotorua
17/09 – 21/09
SG$214/nighttotal: SG$856 (4 )
Rose Court Motel
2 5
motel , Rotorua
Rose Court Motel is centrally located in Rotorua's Glenholme district, placing guests within 1.5 kilometres of attractions such as Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, and within 800 metres of Racing Rotorua. This accommodation offers guestrooms with kitchenettes featuring a fridge and microwave, complimentary wireless internet, tour and ticket assistance, and barbecue grills, with free self-parking available.
8.5 1819 reviews
Rotorua
09/07 – 11/07
SG$356/nighttotal: SG$712 (2 )
Executive On Fenton
2 5
motel , Rotorua
Executive On Fenton is conveniently located in Fenton Street, just a short walk from local shops and a two-minute drive from Lake Rotorua. The motel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The motel offers a range of studios and suites, each featuring contemporary design. Guests can enjoy a private courtyard with a four-person spa pool, a two-person spa bath, a sauna, and a swimming pool, as well as a restaurant, bar, and room service.
8.0 297 reviews
Rotorua
07/08 – 09/08
SG$211/nighttotal: SG$422 (2 )
Kerry's Motel
2 6
motel , Rotorua
Kerry's Motel offers family-friendly accommodation a short walk (approx. 1.6km) from Rotorua city centre, conveniently located near a shopping centre and within a 5-minute drive (approx. 5km) of Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, Polynesian Spa, and the Rotorua Museum of Art & History. Each apartment features a kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, and bar refrigerator, plus a private bathroom, fan, heating, and ironing facilities; free Wi-Fi, parking, and airport transfers (pre-arranged) are also provided, alongside cooked and continental breakfast options (on request) and guest laundry facilities (surcharge applies).
Rotorua
13/08 – 16/08
SG$104/nighttotal: SG$312 (3 )
Baden Lodge
1 3
motel , Rotorua
This motel is located in Baden, offering convenient access to local amenities and attractions in Rotorua. Guests can enjoy complimentary internet, on-site laundry, room service, a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa, and garden, with parking available.
9.0 90 reviews
Rotorua
05/07 – 07/07
SG$100/nighttotal: SG$200 (2 )
Apex On Fenton
1 2
motel , Rotorua
The Apex on Fenton Motel is situated in Fenton Park, Rotorua, a peaceful setting close to the city centre and just a short distance from the Rotorua Golf Course. This 4-star motel is ideal for families and offers a range of rooms, some with modern amenities like LCD TVs, private pools, and whirlpool bathtubs. The motel has a garden, a swimming pool and a jacuzzi, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the area. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking, as well as access to hiking trails and fishing opportunities nearby.
8.0 159 reviews
Rotorua
07/08 – 10/08
SG$95/nighttotal: SG$285 (3 )
Pohutu Lodge Motel
1 2
motel , Rotorua
This motel offers a prime location in Rotorua, situated directly adjacent to the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley, with Te Puia and the Pohutu Geyser a mere 500 metres away, and local cafes within 200 metres. Guests can enjoy spacious, modern units featuring a fridge, microwave, and dishwasher, alongside amenities such as a swimming pool, jacuzzi, spa, and free WiFi, with the Skyline Gondola and Redwood Forest easily accessible.
Frequently asked questions about motels in Rotorua
What are the top attractions in Rotorua for solo travelers?
Rotorua's a great place for solo travellers, with plenty to do. You can explore the geothermal wonders at the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland or the Rotorua Museum, learn about Maori culture at the Te Puia Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, or enjoy the natural beauty of the Redwoods Treewalk.
Which neighborhood in Rotorua is the best to find motels?
The central city area is the best place to find motels. It's close to the main attractions, restaurants, and shops. You'll find a good selection of motels on Fenton Street, Hinemoa Street, and Tutanekai Street.
What are the best motels for families and kids in Rotorua?
Where can budget travelers find cheap local food in Rotorua?
For budget-friendly local food, check out the Rotorua Night Market on Eat Street. It's a great place to find delicious and affordable street food, from hangi to burgers. Alternatively, try the Rotorua Central Market for fresh produce and local crafts.
What are the best affordable restaurants in Rotorua?
For affordable eats, try the Rotorua Night Market, which is a great place to find cheap and tasty street food. If you're looking for a sit-down meal, try the Eat Streat Cafe for delicious and affordable burgers and fries, or the Indian Curry House for a tasty and budget-friendly curry.
What pros and cons come with booking a motel in Rotorua?
Motels in Rotorua offer a good balance of affordability and convenience. They're often located close to the main attractions and offer basic amenities like a kitchen and laundry facilities. However, they may not be as luxurious as hotels, and some can be a bit dated.
What are the less known or hidden attractions in Rotorua?
If you're looking for something a bit different, try the Rotorua Arts Village. It's a hidden gem with a collection of art studios, galleries, and workshops. For a unique experience, check out the Rotorua Canopy Tours, which offers a zipline adventure through the forest.
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Best Rotorua motels with a pool
Among the 67 accommodations in Rotorua, here are the 8 best motels with a pool
8.5 1013 reviews
Rotorua
05/07 – 07/07
SG$190/nighttotal: SG$380 (2 )
Ashleigh Court Motel
1 2
motel , Rotorua
Ashleigh Court Motel is situated just 0.8 miles from Rotorua town centre and a 10-minute walk from Rotorua Golf Club, offering a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The motel consistently receives very good ratings for its cleanliness, location and overall experience. Each room at Ashleigh Court Motel has its own kitchen, providing guests with the convenience of preparing their own meals. The motel also offers a range of amenities, including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, garden, spa, restaurant, bar, room service, parking, and free Wi-Fi.
9.6 45 reviews
Rotorua
09/07 – 11/07
SG$321/nighttotal: SG$642 (2 )
Stay280 & Stay284 Rotorua
2 5
motel , Rotorua
This Glenholme motel in Rotorua is conveniently located less than 2km from Rotorua Golf Club and Government Gardens, and a 15-minute walk from both the Rotorua Racing Club and Rotorua Central Mall. The motel offers free Wi-Fi in communal areas, an outdoor swimming pool (seasonal), free on-site parking, and free laundry facilities; guests can also enjoy a fridge and microwave in their room, along with air conditioning.
8.0 2990 reviews
Rotorua
05/07 – 07/07
SG$157/nighttotal: SG$314 (2 )
Wylie Court Motor Lodge
1 2
motel , Rotorua
Wylie Court Motor Lodge is located in Rotorua, a short walk from the town centre and a 15-minute drive from the airport, with Whakarewarewa Thermal Village just 0.6 miles away. The accommodation has received very good ratings for cleanliness and user experience, and an excellent rating for location. The motel offers spacious park-like surroundings, perfect for a relaxing escape. Guests can enjoy a heated swimming pool, private spas, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a children's playground, laundry facilities, and a bar.
Rotorua
14/07 – 18/07
SG$361/nighttotal: SG$1444 (4 )
Midway Motel Rotorua- Thermal Mineral Pool
2 6
motel , Rotorua
Motel. Your accommodation will be located in Rotorua. Facilities and services include fast check-in/out, a concierge and a room service. This accommodation in Rotorua also has a garden!
8.9 32 reviews
Rotorua
18/07 – 20/07
SG$114/nighttotal: SG$228 (2 )
Rotovegas Motel Of Rotorua
1 2
motel , Rotorua
RotoVegas Motel is located in Rotorua, 1.1 miles (1.77 kilometres) from Kuirau Park and 2.4 miles (3.86 kilometres) from Rotorua International Stadium. This motel offers family-friendly accommodation with free WiFi, a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, garden, and barbecue facilities, with selected rooms featuring a fridge and stovetop, plus bike rental and table tennis for active guests.
8.2 2221 reviews
Rotorua
26/07 – 05/08
SG$188/nighttotal: SG$1880 (10 )
Red Rock Thermal Motel - Mineral Pool
2 4
motel , Rotorua
This Rotorua apartment, sleeping up to nine guests, offers a flexible sleeping arrangement with a queen bed, four single beds, and a double sofa bed, along with a full kitchen, a wet room and a separate bathroom. The self-catering property boasts a swimming pool, jacuzzi, terrace, garden, sauna, spa, and parking, plus room service and excellent guest and cleanliness ratings; precise location details are, however, unavailable.
9.2 3398 reviews
Rotorua
12/07 – 13/07
SG$221/nightfor 1 night
Kings On Peace
2 5
motel , Rotorua
Sport of Kings Motel is conveniently located just a short drive from Rotorua's city centre, Polynesian Spa, and the airport, making it a great base for exploring the area. It has excellent user, location and cleanliness ratings. The motel offers a range of comfortable rooms with kitchenettes and private spa pools, perfect for a relaxing getaway. Guests can enjoy the thermally heated pool, a range of facilities including a restaurant, bar, spa, fitness centre, and a guest laundry, as well as free Wi-Fi and parking.
8.6 97 reviews
Rotorua
27/06 – 04/07
SG$105/nighttotal: SG$735 (7 )
Ascot On Fenton
1 2
motel , Rotorua
Ascot on Fenton is centrally located in Rotorua's district, a 5-minute walk from the city centre and opposite a supermarket. This self-contained apartment complex offers spacious living with free unlimited WiFi, fully equipped kitchens, and lounge areas, with some apartments featuring private patios with hot tubs.